Roosevelt backs Dutch sympathy over German invasion
President Roosevelt expressed full sympathy with Queen Wilhelmina’s proclamation that Germany violated a solemn promise by invading Holland. He kept the U S neutral status unchanged, and urged caution when asked about keeping all of the war. He declined to speculate on chances of rapid actions and urged readers to see related early reports.
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Wilhelmina
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Holland
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
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Palmer Warns of Serious Future for American Business
Roanoke May 10 E W Palmer president of Kingsport Press urged a return to pre Roosevelt era principles at a Southeast Electric Exchange meeting. He warned of a serious future if public and private ownership of utilities is not addressed and called for action through leadership and constructive measures.
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Student Training Flying Field Nearing Completion
Construction of a student training flying field near Lingport progresses with two 2,400 foot runways, 500 foot width, and a 45 by 50 foot hangar. Owned by Charles OL Baughan, the field will be leased from Sam and Jake Light on Long Island. Two aircraft now operate at the site as excavation continues for the North South East West runway layout and training facilities.
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Most Gigantic Battle of All Time Is On Way
Paris reports a British French army moving rapidly across the Belgian border to meet German legions. A Paris spokesman warned the taking of a coastline or vast invasion movement could mark the most gigantic battle of all time. Belgische forces resist with all their power.
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Luxembourg
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Spread of War Tops Stock Slide Across Markets
New York trading plunged as heavy selling erased early gains amid war anxieties. Wheat and steel shares swung with the German offensive news, with Chrysler and U S Rubber losing several dollars and U S Steel and General Electric dropping. Futures and airline demand remained unsettled as traders reassessed prospects.
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Arch Foe of Hitler Takes Command as Britain’s Leader
London May 10 Winston Churchill longtime foe of Hitler becomes Britain’s prime minister succeeding Neville Chamberlain as war looms. Chamberlain resigns and Churchill accepts the king’s invitation to form a new administration while ministers remain at post with full freedom.
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German Push On Belgian Dutch Luxembourg Front
War bulletins report German high command claims breaking border resistance on the Belgian Dutch Luxembourg front. British and French reports follow on air raids, overrun claims in Luxembourg and Limburg, and cabinet reforms while Britain warns of invasion and maintains stance on US neutrality.
Hitler Takes Over Command On West Front
Berlin May 10 Adolf Hitler has gone to the western front to assume personal direction of military operations. The high command said the Fuehrer is directing defense and general operations as German forces advance along the broadest front toward Belgium and the Netherlands. The air force reports striking an enemy airport and ground units in action in support of troops.
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Assur
Hitler
Swiss declare state of war amid western front clashes
Rerene May 1. The Swiss government ordered general mobilization to begin tomorrow at dawn and declared a precautionary state of war starting at midnight. The communique cited profound western front changes and neutrality while canceling all entry visas and reinforcing traffic controls. It noted 17 bombs fell on Swiss soil in the Courrendlin region and that large forces were moved to the German and French frontiers. About 300,000 troops were reported in the Winkelried line.
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Lightning Aerial Attack Levels City's Airdrome
Rotterdam reports heavy air assault as German parachute troops try to push inland. Dutch marines launch counter attacks along the Nieuwe Maas while Dutch forces claim multiple aerial victories and defend key targets including Maas railway station and Waalhaven airport amid fierce fighting in Rotterdam.
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Belgian Contends Nazis Held On Belgian Front
Brussels reports that German land forces were halted within a few hundred yards of the frontier after entering Belgium in Hitler’s blitzkrieg. King Leopold III assumed command as Belgium mobilized alongside France and Britain. Defense Minister Denis said Germans stalled along defensive lines and failed to reach initial objectives.
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Italy Accepts German Invasion Speed Read by Allies
Rome reports Germany has invaded Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg as a swift blow to Allied forces while Italy plans to stay out of the war for now. Diplomatic activity spikes as ambassadors visit the foreign ministry amid a tense new phase in the conflict.
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